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Suburban leaders react for and against Illinois' new ban on high-powered weaponsJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - Lawmakers on Tuesday finished off legislation that bans the purchase, sale and manufacture of some semi-automatic weapons, .50 caliber rifles and ammunition, and large-c...
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For Bears GM Ryan Poles, difficult 2022 season was necessary building blockJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - Ryan Poles' neighbor wanted to celebrate Sunday. The Bears had earned the No. 1 overall draft pick, thanks to a 3-14 season. Poles was in no mood to celebrate. "I'm stil...
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Pritzker signs state's new ban on high-powered weapons: The final detailsJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Tuesday signed legislation banning the purchase, sale and manufacture of some semi-automatic weapons, .50 caliber rifles and ammuniti...
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Illinois lawmakers approve broadened abortion, gender protections for patients and providersJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - Illinois lawmakers on Tuesday approved a measure protecting access to abortion in Illinois from out-of-state meddling, making the state the latest to pursue such protect...
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'I've been called a RINO. That's fine': Durkin leaves parting criticism of his party as he exits state HouseJan 10, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin left his legislative seat Tuesday with more critical words for his own party. "When you're in Springfield, nu...
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How GOP will replace outgoing Illinois House leader DurkinJan 09, 2023 12:00 am - Suburban GOP leaders have 30 days to decide who will replace former Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin of Western Springs, who resigned from his House seat unexpe...
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Free college, universal preschool: Pritzker vows 'ambitious' second-term agenda during inaugurationJan 09, 2023 12:00 am - SPRINGFIELD - Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday offered up bold promises in his second inaugural address, vowing free college tuition for working-class families and more affo...
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After a year of ups and downs, Bears guard Teven Jenkins plans 'to stay hungry'Jan 09, 2023 12:00 am - Teven Jenkins was hard on himself Monday morning as Bears players cleaned out their lockers at Halas Hall. Jenkins wanted to finish the season strong. Missing time due t...
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Illinois Senate passes ban on high-powered weapons, virtually assuring it'll become lawJan 09, 2023 12:00 am - The state Senate on Monday passed legislation to ban the sale and manufacture of certain high-powered weapons and large-capacity magazines in Illinois, after tweaking th...
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Madigan's trial scheduled to begin April 1, 2024Jan 09, 2023 12:00 am - The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024. The trial, which is expected to last six or...